I have nothing against ceramic coatings, I actually like them to be honest but I find them to be high maintenance at least compared to traditional protectants. It seems like these days there are coatings for your ceramic coatings and the whole market has really inflated past what I feel should be the core appeal of the product. Yes they last a long time, but only if maintained, they bead well but need to be topped up, they offer protection but it's not wipe and forget. My largest complaint is with topping up coatings, to me it defeats the purpose from a longevity stand point. If you constantly top up the coating you are getting the water characteristics of the topper not so much the coating, the maintenance (for me at least) ruins the convenience, and longevity. For example if I put a product like Fuso Coat sealant on my car I have some protection, but if I top it up regularly I'm not using that base as my protection as much as the topper in the long run. Without topping the coating performance drops a good bit and within 4-6 months that is roughly as long as a good sealant lasts. Than you have to maintain it, if this is also done with a good sealant you reach about the same period as you can expect a coating to last. 12 months is realistic for a coating (before areas start to fail), some will argue and say that's absurd 2-3 years is possible in a climate controlled test lab so that has to apply to a vehicle sitting out in the sun all day in the elements. I could put a ceramic coating on my car, or I could put a quality sealant, doesn't matter, but if both are well maintained and topped up a year really isn't unreasonable for either. Several high quality spray sealants (or even spray ceramics) which can last months and be applied in mins after cleaning a vehicle. A coating requires the same maintenance to preform at it's peak for that same period of time, folks value coatings for their performance they will want to keep it at that level. In the end both (at least to me) provide the same protection, require the same maintenance, but coatings go about it in a more complicated manner. TL:DR If you use a high quality sealant, and maintain it to the same level of a ceramic coating with a high quality spray wax/spray ceramic it will last roughly as long as the "topper" is what will suffer and take the abuse day to day for that extended period of time more than which ever base applied under it (sealant/ceramic coating). Tho in all fairness coatings typically offer a lot more gloss to the paint.
I ceramic coated my Ram. DIY took a long time about 6 hours using CarPro Cquartz. Does it look good yep. Water almost bounced off. Is it better than straight wash and wax with quality wax I don’t think so. There is no way I would pay the 1,500 to 2,500 I got quoted for the job. Thanks for sharing Andrew. Izzy
You are a smart man Izzy! Hope you guys are doing well during lockdown. I haven't been over to your channel for a few days but we'll make sure to come by and catch up soon.
Hello Andrew....great videos, I really enjoy them and learn a lot. Wondering what you think about R1 ceramic coatings? Was quoted $2500 to do my Newmar Ventana. Thanks again!!!
Hi Andrew. You mention this works well on full paint but my rig is not full paint (Jayco Precept 31UL). What are your thoughts on the benefit of ceramic coating it? Thanks for your very detailed informative videos.
I need your advised I have lincoin navigator xl I m leaving in edmonton with lot of snow mud and rain.. I need your help can I do ceramic coating or no my car is less usage 2012 modle 175000 km can I do power polish and wax
Thank you man that's good information I was wondering about that and I know you're a professional I wished I lived closer to get you to do my stuff stay safe thank you my friend...👍👍👍👍👍 PS I wish you would do some videos on some high-end 5th wheels I have a lifestyle right now....👍👍👍🏁🏁🏁
Thanks Gary, I would definitely love to film some 5th wheel videos! I I have done a few on the vanleigh beacon and mobile suites but hope to do some stuff on lifestyle 5th wheels in the future.
Great information. I probably spent 6 hours on Saturday wash, clay mitt, wash again dry, applied the last coat as recommended applied 3 coats to the top and 2 coats to the sides. It’s a beautiful shine. We are full time RVers, hopefully this weekend we will be able to start on our RV, 42’ painted 5th wheel. What started all this we are at a new park with live oak trees. This time of year there’s too much pollen. I was washing our Chevy Traverse every 3 days. We will see how this is will hold up. I’ll use the recommended maintenance by The Last Coat also to keep it looking good. I sure like your idea of no wipe drying.
Great video. Thank you for the honesty. Happy trails!
Andrew your making the big bucks
Shoot, I'm trying 🏁😎
Actually I have great respect for you. Your a hard worker being honest just trying to succeed at life.
What a good person Andrew is. I always hit the like on his videos. Learning a lot. Thanks!
I have nothing against ceramic coatings, I actually like them to be honest but I find them to be high maintenance at least compared to traditional protectants. It seems like these days there are coatings for your ceramic coatings and the whole market has really inflated past what I feel should be the core appeal of the product. Yes they last a long time, but only if maintained, they bead well but need to be topped up, they offer protection but it's not wipe and forget.
My largest complaint is with topping up coatings, to me it defeats the purpose from a longevity stand point. If you constantly top up the coating you are getting the water characteristics of the topper not so much the coating, the maintenance (for me at least) ruins the convenience, and longevity. For example if I put a product like Fuso Coat sealant on my car I have some protection, but if I top it up regularly I'm not using that base as my protection as much as the topper in the long run.
Without topping the coating performance drops a good bit and within 4-6 months that is roughly as long as a good sealant lasts. Than you have to maintain it, if this is also done with a good sealant you reach about the same period as you can expect a coating to last. 12 months is realistic for a coating (before areas start to fail), some will argue and say that's absurd 2-3 years is possible in a climate controlled test lab so that has to apply to a vehicle sitting out in the sun all day in the elements.
I could put a ceramic coating on my car, or I could put a quality sealant, doesn't matter, but if both are well maintained and topped up a year really isn't unreasonable for either. Several high quality spray sealants (or even spray ceramics) which can last months and be applied in mins after cleaning a vehicle. A coating requires the same maintenance to preform at it's peak for that same period of time, folks value coatings for their performance they will want to keep it at that level. In the end both (at least to me) provide the same protection, require the same maintenance, but coatings go about it in a more complicated manner.
TL:DR If you use a high quality sealant, and maintain it to the same level of a ceramic coating with a high quality spray wax/spray ceramic it will last roughly as long as the "topper" is what will suffer and take the abuse day to day for that extended period of time more than which ever base applied under it (sealant/ceramic coating).
Tho in all fairness coatings typically offer a lot more gloss to the paint.
Andrew, there is only margin in mystery! This is why detailers don’t tell you how easy ceramic coatings are.
I ceramic coated my Ram. DIY took a long time about 6 hours using CarPro Cquartz. Does it look good yep. Water almost bounced off. Is it better than straight wash and wax with quality wax I don’t think so. There is no way I would pay the 1,500 to 2,500 I got quoted for the job.
Thanks for sharing Andrew.
Izzy
You are a smart man Izzy! Hope you guys are doing well during lockdown. I haven't been over to your channel for a few days but we'll make sure to come by and catch up soon.
RVing with Andrew Steele
We are all good here, hope business is booming for you in AZ.
Izzy
I respect your opinion greatly my friend. Thank you!
Hello Andrew....great videos, I really enjoy them and learn a lot. Wondering what you think about R1 ceramic coatings? Was quoted $2500 to do my Newmar Ventana. Thanks again!!!
I'm not familiar with them, I will ask around. Thank you!
Hi Andrew. You mention this works well on full paint but my rig is not full paint (Jayco Precept 31UL). What are your thoughts on the benefit of ceramic coating it? Thanks for your very detailed informative videos.
Anyone know what it looks like at the end of its lifecycle? Does it just go away or does it need removal?
Nice, is it just another form of wax?
As always GREAT VIDEO AND INFORMATION!!!!
Ceramic coating doesn’t take 1.5 hr
What is your opinion on F11?
Good stuff but ceramic detail spray by technicians choice is much less expensive and very similar.
I need your advised I have lincoin navigator xl I m leaving in edmonton with lot of snow mud and rain.. I need your help can I do ceramic coating or no my car is less usage 2012 modle 175000 km can I do power polish and wax
Great content as usual!
Thank you for all the support sir!
Thank you man that's good information I was wondering about that and I know you're a professional I wished I lived closer to get you to do my stuff stay safe thank you my friend...👍👍👍👍👍 PS I wish you would do some videos on some high-end 5th wheels I have a lifestyle right now....👍👍👍🏁🏁🏁
Thanks Gary, I would definitely love to film some 5th wheel videos! I I have done a few on the vanleigh beacon and mobile suites but hope to do some stuff on lifestyle 5th wheels in the future.
Great information. I probably spent 6 hours on Saturday wash, clay mitt, wash again dry, applied the last coat as recommended applied 3 coats to the top and 2 coats to the sides. It’s a beautiful shine. We are full time RVers, hopefully this weekend we will be able to start on our RV, 42’ painted 5th wheel. What started all this we are at a new park with live oak trees. This time of year there’s too much pollen. I was washing our Chevy Traverse every 3 days. We will see how this is will hold up. I’ll use the recommended maintenance by The Last Coat also to keep it looking good. I sure like your idea of no wipe drying.
Take my money and put us on the schedule!🤪👍 Do you think it will have any UV protection value for our Arizona sun this summer?
Say the word 👌😎 was thinking earlier today about how good you and Court have been to me. Would be more than happy to hook up one of your vehicles.
Will do 👍
Nice. :-))) :-))))